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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.88, 1,830.36 and 1,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.88, 1,830.36 and 1,047.68 is: 1,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.88 : 1,830.36 = 1,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.88/1,830.36 = 1,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.88x = 1,830.36 × 1,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.88x = 1,917,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,631.56/1,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.13

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